The Melbourne School of Continental Philosophy presents:

WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY FOR?

MSCP SPRING WORKSHOP 2009

www.mscp.org.au

Why were universities created? Has that purpose substantially changed or become outmoded? Is the only form of rationality economic rationality? Is higher education a public good, or just a public cost? Aren’t universities hot beds for elitist anti-Australian attitudes? What is learning for? Do we believe in education as the formation of character any more or is the only purpose of education to make people ‘job ready’?

The MSCP Autumn and Spring Workshops provide an opportunity for philosophical dialogue on contemporary issues. The workshops are free one-day events. Our panel of speakers are asked to provide opening statements in order to open up the question at hand. After this, the panel and audience enter a free discussion aimed at moving the issue forward.

WHEN AND WHERE?

11am-4pm

Friday, 16th October, 2009

The Gryphon Gallery,

1888 Building

University of Melbourne.

The Melbourne School of Continental Philosophy is an independent teaching